Montenegro
Capital: Podgorica
Population: 623,6331
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Montenegro is a Southeastern European country located on the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Kosovo to the east, and the Adriatic Sea to the south. Its capital and largest city is Podgorica, while Cetinje serves as the historical capital. Montenegro is known for its mountainous terrain, which includes the Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its stunning coastal beaches along the Adriatic. The country has a diverse economy, with significant contributions from tourism, mining, energy, and agriculture. Montenegro declared independence from Serbia in 2006 and has since worked toward integration into the European Union (EU) and NATO. It is a parliamentary republic and a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe.
Growth Rate
1.857
%
Fertility Rate
1.803
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
11.378
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
77.1
years
Total Population in Montenegro
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Montenegro.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
18.941
(-23.9)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Montenegro are based on the 2021 Population and Housing Census data from the Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT). Source: MONSTAT 2021 Census Report.